It is announced and presented. The 26th Lima International Book Fair – FIL LIMA 2022 will open its doors from July 22 to August 7, in person at the Parque Próceres de la Independencia de Jesús María. According to information from its directors, it will offer more than 140 stands that will bring the largest editorial offer of the year; It has also scheduled 600 activities which include book presentations, talks, round tables, recitals, as well as concerts at the end of the day. Naturally, all health protocols will be complied with.
The country guest of honor
The FIL resumed the invitation to Portugal that postponed the pandemic. So this country, the homeland of Fernando Pessoa, It will have a special stand in the fairgrounds, where the public will be able to learn more about its culture and its editorial offer.
Among the Portuguese delegation, stands out Jose Luis Peixoto, great representative of contemporary Portuguese literature, whose novels have been translated into more than twenty-six languages. He was awarded the José Saramago Award (2001) for his novelNo one looks at us”among other recognitions.
Also Adelia Carvalhoeducator, editor and writer of children’s books, a reference in children’s literature; Afonso Cruzwriter, illustrator, musician and filmmaker; Ana Filomena Amaralnovelist, historian and translator; André Letriaillustrator recognized in the United States, Korea, Spain and Italy, and founder of logic duckan independent publishing house that publishes writers and illustrators.
In the list they also add Carla Maia De Almeidajournalist who writes in the magazine LER on children’s books, where he also does translations. David Machadonovelist and children’s storyteller;
Fernando Évoraauthor of short stories, fictions and historical novels, who is essentially considered a splendid storyteller; Jerome Pizarroresearcher, critic, editor and Colombian professor in Portuguese literatures.
Luís Novaisteacher, writer, essayist and researcher of intercultural relations; Daisy Valley Cat, teacher and scholar of authors such as Dickens, Poe, Twain, Jack Kerouac, among others. Finally, Lauren Mendinueta, poet, essayist and translator with dual Colombian and Portuguese nationality.
international guests
Among foreign writers, Edmundo Paz-Soldan y Liliana Colanzi, both Bolivians); Andrés Mauricio Muñoz y Hector Abad Faciolinceboth from Colombia. Maria Fernanda Ampuero y Solange Rodriguez Pappe, both from Ecuador.
From Spain will be present, the writer David Roas and the publisher Juan Casamayorfounder of Foam Pages, independent stamp.
national guests
Among the Peruvian writers, poets, academics and playwrights who will be at different thematic tables are: Alfredo Bryce Echenique, Alonso Cueto, Rossella di Paolo, Jorge Eduardo Benavides, Raul Tola, Efrain Kristal, Katya Adaui, Julia Wong, Carmen Olle, Mariana de Althaus, Giovanna Pollarolo, Mario Montalbetti, Ricardo Gonzalez Vigil, Fietta Jarque, Natalia Sobrevilla, Eduardo Adrianzen, Micaela Chirif, George Valenzuelato name a few.
Great Star Artists
FIL LIMA celebrates the return of shows with artists such as Tono Jaureguithe sonero Chaqueta Piaggiogroups like Ash, of the town of the neighborhood and the Callao Salsa Orchestra, who guarantee a great closing party. For lovers of Peruvian fusion music, comes Ensemble of Traditional Instruments of Peru, the grouping The pollen (rock with Andean and Creole sounds), and ZAV (Afro Pop).
Also, the lyrical singer The Great Moon. Also the Symphonic Band of the Navy War of Peru will also bring a special fair repertoire.
international music arrives from Mexico, Portugal and Brazilplus a night of Portuguese and Peruvian guitar. The performance arrives with the Vallejo Ritual play y ICPNA Contemporary Dance.
GIVEN
Tickets will be available at catch it. Book fans will be able to acquire the special FAN FIL ticket that gives them entry during the 17 days of the fair, among others.
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